A Physician, or Internal Medicine Specialist focuses on the non-surgical treatment of patients' conditions. Physicians have broad training and experience in handling a wide range of medical conditions and will study the patient holistically. Some physicians additionally have speciality training, for example in Nephrology, Gastroenterology and Respiratory Medicine.
They are able to assist in diagnosing your medical complaints through a physical examination and investigation and will then advise on your treatment options using a combination of medication and counselling. If you require more advice such as if your condition is unusual, complex or requires co-management with another colleague, the physician will refer you for another opinion.